| How much weight do you think the average | | | | city rather than use a taxi to get everywhere. |
| person gains when they go away on vacation? | | | | Use stairs rather than escalators and elevators |
| Would it surprise you to learn that it's typically | | | | when visiting different attractions. |
| around a pound per each day of the vacation? | | | | Keep Up Your Metabolism |
| Cruises are especially dangerous when it comes | | | | Be mindful of how long flights and long drives |
| to weight gain, as it's not unusual for a person to | | | | without healthy food can really ruin your |
| gain some two pounds per day on the ship! | | | | metabolism. Your body may slip into that |
| If you're discouraged at this thought, don't be. A | | | | dangerous starvation mode, and you may give in |
| vacation doesn't need to equal weight gain, and in | | | | to the temptation of a high calorie meal or snack |
| some cases you might return home even fitter | | | | when you finally arrive at your destination. |
| than when you left! | | | | Have some healthy snacks when necessary. Pack |
| Make a Plan | | | | protein bars in your backpack or purse. Make up |
| Often a person gains weight on vacation because | | | | your own low calorie trial mix, or get a small salad |
| they're just not careful about what they're eating, | | | | with reduced calorie dressing. These simple meals |
| and because they take a vacation from their | | | | will help keep up your metabolism without |
| fitness goals while away! So, sit down before you | | | | overloading your system with calories. |
| leave and set a goal for yourself, and create a | | | | Don't Vacation From Healthy Eating |
| plan for that goal. | | | | When you're on the road, you eat a lot of meals |
| A reasonable goal is to avoid gaining weight at all. | | | | in restaurants. This may mean a lot of calories, |
| You may get ambitious and think of losing a | | | | fat, and other unhealthy options. So use your |
| pound or two while away. This can be done, if | | | | common sense just as you would at home. Be |
| you follow the next few tips. | | | | mindful of portions and take part of your meal |
| Don't Vacation From Exercise | | | | back to the hotel with you if permissible. Get |
| If you think of exercise as a chore then it's no | | | | grilled options rather than fried, and be mindful of |
| wonder that you may want to forgo it when on | | | | "sneaky" calories such as in appetizers and salad |
| vacation. However, it's good to think about how | | | | dressings. You may even consider finding a hotel |
| you can fit in at least some exercise while away. | | | | with a kitchenette so you can prepare at least |
| Many hotels have gyms and workout rooms you | | | | some of your meals on your own, so that they're |
| can use. On a cruise ship you may be able to jog | | | | healthier overall. |
| around the deck. | | | | Vacations should be enjoyed, and there should be |
| And of course it's good to remember that | | | | no reason to regret coming home with a little |
| physical activity is good; you don't need to be on | | | | something extra by way of weight gain. Just |
| a treadmill to be burning calories and building | | | | follow these few simple tips and remember to |
| muscle. Go for a jog on the beach or be sure to | | | | enjoy yourself while you're away! |
| go hiking when outdoors. Take a walking tour of a | | | | |